Ronald Acuña Jr. exits Braves game after fouling ball off leg
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Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Ronald Acuña Jr. left Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning after fouling a ball off his left leg. Despite attempts to walk it off, Acuña was in evident pain and was assisted off the field, with Brewer Hicklen taking his place. Acuña's injury raises concerns for his availability for the Braves’ upcoming playoff series, as the team has already secured a postseason berth and the NL East title. He previously missed time this season due to a hamstring strain, prompting worries about the impact of this new injury on his postseason contributions. The Braves have five regular-season games remaining before the playoffs begin next week.
- •Acuña left the game in the third inning against the Reds.
- •He was replaced by Brewer Hicklen after sustaining a leg injury.
- •Braves have clinched a playoff berth and NL East title.
- •Acuña previously missed time this season with a hamstring injury.
- •Five regular-season games remain before the playoffs.
- 2:06 AMESPN MLB — Braves star Acuña day-to-day with contusion after fouling ball off leg
- 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves game in pain as Braves face nervous wait
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Braves' star Acuña leaves game after fouling ball off left leg
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves Tuesday's game early after fouling ball off his left leg
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves Tuesday's game early after fouling ball off his left leg, considered day-to-day
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — Braves playoff worst nightmare may have come true after Ronald Acuna Jr. exits game
- 12:13 AMYahoo Sports — Ronald Acuña Jr. exits game with apparent leg injury
"There was no immediate word on the seriousness of the injury, although Acuña was able to walk slowly off the field under his own power after hobbling away from the battling circle and dropping to his knees in clear pain. The injury comes with the playoffs just a week away for Atlanta, which clinched its seventh NL East title in the past nine years.
"Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Atlanta's game against Cincinnati in the third inning after fouling a ball off his left leg Tuesday night. X-rays were negative and Acuña was listed as day-to-day with a contusion.
"The Braves received a major scare when Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Tuesday’s game with a painful shin injury, but initial testing delivered encouraging news with the postseason just one week away.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 23, 2026, 2:06 AMBraves star Acuña day-to-day with contusion after fouling ball off leg
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Atlanta's game against Cincinnati in the third inning after fouling a ball off his left leg Tuesday night. X-rays were negative and Acuña was listed as day-to-day with a contusion.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 1:03 AMRonald Acuña Jr. leaves game in pain as Braves face nervous wait
The Braves received a major scare when Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Tuesday’s game with a painful shin injury, but initial testing delivered encouraging news with the postseason just one week away.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 12:35 AMBraves' star Acuña leaves game after fouling ball off left leg
There was no immediate word on the seriousness of the injury, although Acuña was able to walk slowly off the field under his own power after hobbling away from the battling circle and dropping to his knees in clear pain. The injury comes with the playoffs just a week away for Atlanta, which clinched its seventh NL East title in the past nine years.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 12:29 AMRonald Acuña Jr. leaves Tuesday's game early after fouling ball off his left leg
Acuña's injury could impact his availability for the Braves' first playoff series next week.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 12:29 AMRonald Acuña Jr. leaves Tuesday's game early after fouling ball off his left leg, considered day-to-day
Acuña's injury could impact his availability for the Braves' first playoff series next week.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 12:26 AMBraves playoff worst nightmare may have come true after Ronald Acuna Jr. exits game
The Atlanta Braves are a week away from their WildCard playoff series. Ronald Acuna Jr. has left the game after sustaining an injury, marking a real concern for their World Series push.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 12:13 AMRonald Acuña Jr. exits game with apparent leg injury
Well this is certainly concerning.
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